Hello Dolly

by Jerry Herman
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Lyrics

Hel (Bb)lo

Dol ly, well hel (Gm)lo

Dol ly it’s so (Bbm7)nice to have you (Bdim)back where you be (Cm7)-

You’re look ing (Cm)swell

(Cm7)Dol ly, we can (Caug)tell

(Cm)Dol ly.

You’re still (Cm7)glow in’ you’re still (F7)crow in’, you’re still go in’ (F7)strong.

We feel the (Bb)room

sway in’ for the (Gm)band’s

play in’ one of (Bb7)your old fav ’rite (Bb7)songs from ’way back (Eb)when.

(D7)so

take her (Dm)wrap, fel las.

(Gm)Find her an emp ty (Dm)lap, fel las.

(Cm#5)Dol ly ’ll nev er (F7)go a way.

(Cm#5)Dol ly ’ll nev er (F7)go a way.

(Cm#5)Dol ly ’ll nev er (F7)go a way a (F7)gain.

Hello Dolly — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Hello Dolly" by Jerry Herman: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Hello Dolly”

What key is "Hello Dolly" by Jerry Herman played in?
Hello Dolly is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hello Dolly"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hello Dolly" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Hello Dolly"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Hello Dolly"?
"Hello Dolly" was originally performed by Jerry Herman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Jerry Herman can I play here?
Try "THE BEST OF TIMES", "PUT ON YOUR SUNDAY CLOTHES", "Mame". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Hello Dolly" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Hello Dolly" by Jerry Herman. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Hello Dolly" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Hello Dolly" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.